Programs are often written in C, so you’ll usually use a C compiler to build them

Linux is a popular operating system for web servers

Certifications

Linux+

Working in partnership with the Linux Professional Institue (LPI), CompTIA has defined the Linux+ certification by publishing objectives that list the skills and knowledge that a cerfied person should have

A vendor-neutral certification designed and administered by CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association)

LPIC-1

LPIC-1/CompTIA Linux+

The current version was developed by merging two very popular and well respected Linux certifications together: LPI's LPIC-1 certification and CompTIA's Linux+ certification

They are basically the same certification

If you pass your Linux+ exams, you can also receive your LPIC-1 certification by simply submitting your results to LPI